PULLING THROUGH Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

pulling through

verb

present participle of pull through

as in coming to

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as in holding out

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Yet the likelihood of that eventuality coming to pass has receded substantially now the England international has signed a new five-year contract.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The series that shot presenter Amelia Dimoldenberg to stratospheric fame, Chicken Shop Date, is coming to an end.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming to

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Clancy’s supporters were divided, some holding out hope the Commonwealth’s highest court would intervene and others coming to accept what would end up being the inescapable conclusion.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Now, the family of one Canton, Georgia woman is holding out hope that she will be found as rescue officials continue to search through debris left by one of the most severe natural disasters in the region.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of holding out

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The first big wreck came when David Malukas went into the wall and Sting Ray Robb could do little to avoid crashing into him coming around a turn.

— CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
The wheel went over in 2023 and the ship is already coming around, whatever the water beside the hull looks like.

— Tony Julianelle, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of coming around

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The view from below showed the vehicle on its side with airbags deployed, and two feet sticking out from what appears to be the passenger side window.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
The green leaves shouldn’t feel dry, and the corn silks sticking out of the top should be moist.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026

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